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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Fran Terry, a beloved teacher in the Mesquite |
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Independent School District, has been honored by the dedication of |
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a school library in her name, at a ceremony on March 20, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Married to Dr. James Terry, the former Mesquite ISD |
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superintendent, Mrs. Terry served the district for 32 years, |
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teaching first grade, third grade, sixth grade, and middle and high |
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school mathematics; and |
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WHEREAS, Her wide experience in the Mesquite ISD includes |
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teaching positions at Porter Elementary, Tosch Elementary, Motley |
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Elementary, Florence Elementary, Rugel Elementary, Vanston Middle |
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School, McDonald Middle School, and Poteet High School; and |
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WHEREAS, The new James Terry Middle School, named for her |
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husband, was opened in August 2006; the library was the last |
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structure in the school to be named, and in November 2006, the |
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Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to dedicate it as |
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the Fran Terry Library; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected by her colleagues and loved by her |
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students, Mrs. Terry was inducted into the Mesquite ISD Apple Corps |
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in 1990; she enjoys as well the love and devotion of her two |
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children, Chris Terry and Melissa McGee, and her grandchildren, |
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Alex, Luke, Blake, and Kailie; and |
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WHEREAS, For 32 years, Fran Terry's devotion to excellence, |
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enthusiasm for her profession, and warm rapport with her students |
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made her a superlative teacher, and it is fitting that she receive |
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this recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Fran Terry for the dedication of |
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the Fran Terry Library and extend best wishes to her for the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mrs. Terry as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |